It is like a mustard-seed, which, when sown in the soil, is the smallest seed in the world;

Like light am I come into the world, so that no one who believes in me may remain in darkness.

But it seems to me that God has exhibited us apostles, last of all, like men doomed to death; for we are made a spectacle to the whole world, both to men and to angels.

that you may become blameless and innocent, the sons of God, without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in a dark world,